2008 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 263 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
| Model | GL | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 3191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 383 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2445 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
